La Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park, Sarlat-la-Caneda
From tree climbing to paintballing and even via ferrata, the Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park has plenty of offer all ages.
3 bedroom Villa in Dordogne. Sleeps 6
A sparkling retreat which offers something for everyone, Pech Marty will delight all who stay there. Set in spacious grounds with views over the surrounding countryside towards the 'bastide' town of Monflanquin, this lovely stone building has been sympathetically restored to become a most relaxing and comfortable 'home from home'.
As you arrive, you're welcomed by a vibrant display of colour and greenery, with a wonderful variety of trees, plants, flowers, and an orchard filling the grounds. The space has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate everyone’s needs.
Families with small children will appreciate the enclosed garden, featuring a terrace and pergola at the front of the house. Early risers can enjoy breakfast on the rear terrace, while those seeking peace and quiet can unwind in the coppice of trees at the far end. Of course, the essential private swimming pool has not been forgotten: gated and enclosed, it is perfectly positioned to capture the panoramic views surrounding the property.
Decorated with flair and imagination, the interior combines restful cosiness with real charm. The open-plan dining room and kitchen, overlooking the enclosed garden, is equipped for all your self-catering needs. An antique door leads into the comfortably furnished living room, where colourful paintings and artefacts adorn the walls, adding character to the space.
Monflanquin (7km) offers all the amenities you could need, from a large supermarket and bakeries to a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Perched on a hilltop, Monflanquin is an excellent example of a bastide town, with streets running at right angles from a central square.
The bastide’s market still takes place every Thursday in the Place des Arcades. Climb to the square beyond the church for magnificent views to the north over meticulously ordered vineyards, fields of cereal crops, and, in season, a dazzling sea of yellow sunflowers.
Private enclosed heated swimming pool (10m x 5m) with Roman steps.
From tree climbing to paintballing and even via ferrata, the Foret des Ecureuils Adventure Park has plenty of offer all ages.
Brantôme Police Horses provides care and rehabilitation for many horses and ponies alongside donkeys, dogs, cats, sheep, goats and chickens. Situated in the heart of the countryside, just ten minutes north of Brantôme.
A delightful trip along the river that runs through the heart of Bergerac on a traditional wooden barge.
Also known as the Truffle train, it will take you on a journey of 8 miles (13 Km) round trip, more than 80 meters (260 feet) high cliff, giving a wonderful panorama of the Dordogne Valley.
Easy canoeing for everybody. You can navigate with family or friends in peace. You’ll be given a solid equipment, stable canoes and buoyancy aids.
A great place for a family day out and to escape the pre-historic world of the Dordogne...instead, enjoy the family atmosphere and displays of this fresh water aquarium.
This elegant and sophisticated two Michelin star restaurant offers creative dishes designed by chef Cédric Béchade, who plays with colours and textures in his cuisine.
The dining rooms allow for views of the surrounding vineyards and rolling hills. Drinks can also be enjoyed in the small library or among the chestnut trees.
Michelin star restaurant with 14 immaculate rooms in the Lacave region.
The restaurant of this excellent 4-star hotel is one of the best in the region. The manor building is set in beautiful grounds, and chef, Ludovic Lavaud, harmoniously matches local products and traditional cuisine with a touch of oriental perfume. The cave is exceptional too.
The young chef at this restaurant, David Beyney, produces creative French cuisine using local products. It is a real gem of a restaurant, located high in the Périgord village of Audrix. There is also a small attractive hotel attached.
Offering a generous choice of traditional French dishes and a large wine selection, this restaurant is located in the heart of the picturesque town of Saint-Émilion. Diners can be accommodated in its intimate dining room, its small terrace, or a special table in its wine cellar carved out of the rock.
Perched high on a hill, this huge château was built and owned by the Gontaut-Biron family until the 20th century. Today is contains a mix of architectural styles, extravagant Renaissance and Gothic features combining with medieval. It has an interesting two-level chapel dating from the 14th century. The châeau is often used in period dramas and films.
The ruins of Château de Bonaguil house what is left of a castle constructed in the time of Louis XI, and then rebuilt in the 15th century. With its six towers and seven turrets, it was one of the most grand château in the region. It is heavily fortified with double walls and a leaf-shaped keep. It is a popular attraction and holds summer performances in its grounds.
Treat yourself to an intriguing discovery with this intimate and charming medieval castle. Walk in the garden and enjoy unforgettable views of the Nauze valley.
Discover the daily life of peasants who inhabited these underground dwellings in the Middle Ages, between the 13th & 18th centuries.
Founded by Gérard de Salles in 1115, and affiliated to the Cistercians, the Cadouin Abbey is an incredibly well-preserved example of religious architecture.
Self-titled as the "Unfinished Louvre in Périgord", this château combines medieval fortifications with an incomplete Renaissance palace.
Sitting proud on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nauze valley, this fortified town boasts seven bell towers and an 11th century keep that is still standing, despite numerous invasions and wars.
A small but beautiful medieval village built around the Cadoudin Abbey, constructed by the Cistercians in the 12th century. It's situated very close to the neighbouring larger town of Le Buisson de Cadouin
Couze used to be a paper-making village and a number of its old mills are still in existence, using the power of the Couze river to turn the water wheel.
Founded in 1261, Lalinde was the first English bastide. Situated on the banks of the Dorgdogne, the town is also crossed by the Canal de Lalinde, constructed to bypass the dangerous rapids of Grand Thoret.
Very much a textbook bastide village, it's laid out in a grid fashion around a central square. Eymet, as it exists today, was founded by Alphonse de Poitiers in 1270.
Trémolat was originally home to a 6th century hermit, Saint-Cybard, before monks built their monastery here in the 9th century.